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The Dogs Were Good (again)
The Dogs Were Good (again) is the only show brave enough to answer the question: were the dogs good this week? Join Matt Nelson of WeRateDogs as he identifies and discusses the best dogs from the week’s news, viral moments, and highlights from our increasingly massive database of good boys and girls. He is uniquely qualified to say things like "wow that's a good dog" or "[unintelligible squealing due to cute dog]." Follow the show! https://www.instagram.com/thedogsweregoodagain/ WeRateDogs…
Episodes
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Can Dogs See Ghosts?!
It’s a Halloween special! 🎃 Matt and Jess are back together to explore haunted dog stories, spooky videos and whether dogs can really sense the supernatural…
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Why Are Pit Bulls So Misunderstood?
This week, Matt is joined by photographer, artist and animal advocate Sophie Gamand to talk about her work challenging stereotypes around shelter dogs and…
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Is There Such A Thing As Too Many Dogs???
This week, Matt is joined by Dr. Jen Golbeck, professor, author and longtime rescuer of senior and special needs Golden Retrievers, to talk about her…
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We’re Going To Change Animal Welfare Forever
This week, Matt is joined by 15/10 Foundation Executive Director Nicole Burroughs for a transparent look at how the nonprofit has helped thousands of shelter…
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The Most Ridiculous Dog Breed
This week, Matt welcomes LaurDIY and her dog Moose for an episode all about Bull Terriers! They dive into what makes these wonderfully weird, egg-headed dogs…
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The Internet Has Fallen In Love With This Awkward Dog
This week, Matt welcomes Kelly and her famously awkward dog, Cashew, to find out what makes Cashew so wonderfully weird! Plus, we’re joined in studio by our…
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Can Dogs Talk?
This week, Matt interviews Alexis Devine and her famous talking dog, Bunny, to explore how we communicate with our pets, what our dogs might be trying to tell…
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Singers React To Singing Dogs
This week, Matt is joined by the band Tiny Habits to talk all things dogs! They also put their musical expertise to the test by judging some hilarious singing…
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Getting Sober Without Losing Your Best Friend | The Dogs Were Good (again) | Ep. 76
This week, we’re joined by Stephen Knight, founder of Dogs Matter, to talk about the incredible work his organization does to keep people in recovery and their…
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Dogs & Their Unlikely Best Friends
This week, Matt and Jess explore the fascinating world of dogs and their unlikely interspecies friendships! Behavioral scientist Dr. Clive Wynne joins us to…
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Snoopy Turns 76! Celebrating the World’s Most Famous Beagle
This week, Matt and Jess explore the history and legacy of pop culture’s most iconic beagle, Snoopy! Plus, we welcome a very special adoptable guest, Guiseppe!…
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Saying Goodbye to Simon: Isabel Klee on Love, Loss & Legacy
This week, we're joined by Isabel Klee to celebrate the incredible life of her beloved dog, Simon. Together, Matt and Isabel reflect on the joy, laughter, and…
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Felicia Day Is Exactly the Kind of Dog Mom You’d Expect | The Dogs Were Good (again) | Ep. 72
This week internet royalty Felicia Day is on the show! She breaks down her relationship with her rescue Sara Lavender, the return of The Guild, and attributes…
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The Biggest Mistakes People Make When Their Dog Goes Missing | The Dogs Were Good (again) | Ep. 71
This week Matt is joined with Babs Fry who is one of the most respected names in lost dog recovery. She is the founder of A Way Home for Dogs, a free lost dog…
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Is Javier Upset With Me? | The Dogs Were Good (again) | Ep. 70
This week Matt and Jess are answering one of the big questions we dog owners have, do our pets think we are abandoning them when we leave the house? To dive…
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Testing The Limits Of A Dog Psychic | The Dogs Were Good (again) | Ep. 69
This week Matt and Jess welcome animal communicator Elizabeth Baudhuin to the show! They're also joined with another adoptable special guest, Khaleesi. More…
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She Spent 20 Years With Sled Dogs. Then She Had to Say Goodbye. | The Dogs Were Good (again) | Ep. 68
This week Blair Braverman joins Matt to talk about her life as a professional dog musher, racing, and living her life with a pack of dogs. More Blair Braverman…
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Cops STILL Can't Stop Killing Dogs
This week Matt discusses the story of a bernedoodle named Jameson who was shot by the LAPD last week. Gofundme for Jameson's Family…
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Why Senior Dogs are the Best Dogs | The Dogs Were Good (again) | Ep. 66
It's senior week! Matt and Jess are joined by Kristin Hoff from Muttville Senior Dog Rescue to talk about the benefits of adopting senior pups. We're also…
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The End Of Greyhound Racing is Near | The Dogs Were Good (again) | Ep. 65
It's all about speed this week! Matt and Jess break down the fastest dogs and interview Carey Thiel who is the co-founder and executive director of GREY2K USA…
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I Have To Talk About This Guy | The Dogs Were Good (again) | Ep. 64
Matt is back from Europe and has a lot on his mind including the Los Angeles mayoral race. Plus we’re once again joined by WeRateDogs CEO, Javier! New episodes…
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We Found Out What Music Dogs Actually Like | The Dogs Were Good (again) | Ep. 63
This week it's all songs about dogs and even a couple dogs who make their own songs! Plus Matt Hobbs from Puppy Songs calls in to talk about the fascinating…
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What Happens When Dogs Go Years Without Grooming? | The Dogs Were Good (again) | Ep. 62
This week it's all about dog grooming and who better than our very own Jess Rona to take us through the nuances of her profession! New episodes every Thursday!…
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Meet The Woman Who Made WeRateDogs Possible | The Dogs Were Good (again) | Ep. 61
Matt is joined with his mother Barbara on this Mother’s Day special episode! New episodes every Thursday! Spotify…
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She Read Javier's Birth Chart! | The Dogs Were Good (again) | Ep. 60
Today Matt is joined by creator of the pet astrology app Pawsigns, Molly Vasicek! More Molly! https://www.instagram.com/mollymooose/ https://www.pawsigns.com/…
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He Turned Our Adoptable Dog Into a D&D Character | The Dogs Were Good (again) | Ep. 59
Today Matt is joined by executive goth and founding member of Critical Role, Taliesin Jaffe! From goth dogs to wacky dye jobs, this episode is packed with…
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How Guide Dogs Changed America | The Dogs Were Good (again) | Ep. 58
National Guide Dog Day is coming up so today is all about our helpful working dog friends! Joining us in the studio is Eugene Kim and his guide dog Opal. Along…
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Meet the Dogs Helping Children Put Away Their Predators | The Dogs Were Good (again) | Ep. 57
This week Matt does a deep dive on one of the most important dog jobs there are, Courthouse Dogs! Plus an interview with the founder of the Courthouse Dogs…
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The Dogs Were BAD This Week | The Dogs Were Bad This Week | Ep. 56
We are saddened to report that the dogs, were in fact, not good this week. :( New episodes every Thursday! Spotify…
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One Of The Craziest Dog Rescue Stories Ever! | The Dogs Were Good (again) | Ep. 55
It was a big dog news week and Matt is here to fill you in! New episodes every Thursday! Spotify…
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My Favorite Puppies! | The Dogs Were Good (again) |Ep. 54
It's our National Puppy Day episode so today is all about...you guessed it, PUPPIES! New episodes every Thursday! Spotify…
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Meet the Most Famous Dogs in College Sports | The Dogs Were Good (again) |Ep. 53
It’s episode 53! Matt and Jess are tackling the 16 college mascot dogs! We even get to talk to a couple of them before we square off in a March Madness style…
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Everything You Need To Know About 3 Legged Dogs | The Dogs Were Good (again) | Ep. 52
It’s episode 52! This week is all about our special 3-legged friends! Matt welcomes special adoptable guest Champ before interviewing his surgeon Dr. Williams…
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Photographer Replaces Shelter Pics With Professional Photos | The Dogs Were Good (again) | Ep. 51
It’s episode 51! Matt and Jess welcome special adoptable guest Dakota before getting into this week’s stories that include a photographer that takes…
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A.I. Dog Content Is Here And It's Bad | The Dogs Were Good (again) | Ep. 50
It’s episode 50! We have an update on all our adoptable special guests so far! Plus Matt gives you tips on how to recognize and avoid A.I. slop that invades…
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Valentine's Dogs With My Fiancée | The Dogs Were Good (again) | Ep. 49
Matt's fiancée Taylor visits the podcast on a very special Valentine's Day episode! Plus they're joined with today's special adoptable guest, Yogi! New…
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This Dog Is The Mayor Of His Town | The Dogs Were Good (again) | Ep. 48
An episode dedicated to the dogs serving their communities as mayor! Plus we're joined in studio with Mayor Max of Idyllwild California! New episodes every…
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The Most Famous Dog Actors | The Dogs Were Good (again) | Ep. 47
Famous dog actors of the small and big screen this week! Including an exclusive interview with the award winning star of the movie Good Boy, Indy, and his…
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The Murder of Renee Nicole Good | The Dogs Were Good (again) | Ep. 46
Just needed to take this week to talk about things that are important to me. New episodes every Thursday! Spotify…
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This Dog Is Walking Across The U.S.A.! | The Dogs Were Good (again) | Ep. 45
Happy New Year everyone! Today Matt and Jess are going over some standout dogs while welcoming adoptable special guest, Jeff! New episodes every Thursday!…
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My Favorite Dogs Of 2025 | The Dogs Were Good (again) | Ep. 44
Matt's favorite dogs of 2025 plus an interview with one of those very special dogs, Oakley! And of course we are joined with another adoptable special guest…
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The Rich Are Coming For Your Pets | The Dogs Were Good (again) | Ep. 43
This week Matt sheds light on why the pet care industry is more expensive than ever leaving many pet owners in debt or unable to care for their animals. And of…
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Dogs With Jobs | The Dogs Were Good (again) | Ep. 42
This week Matt and Jess are joined by special adoptable guest Robby! Then they go over some of the wildest dog jobs! New episodes every Thursday! Spotify…
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WeRateDogs Is Changing... | The Dogs Were Good (again) | Ep. 41
We welcome our new CEO Javier on today’s episode of The Dogs Were Good (again). New episodes every Thursday! Spotify…
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The Lost Dog Last Seen In Orbit | The Dogs Were Good (again) | Ep. 40
This week is all about the first dog in space, Laika. Her historic life and her tragic end. New episodes every Thursday! Spotify…
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The Dogs I’m Thankful For | The Dogs Were Good (again) | Ep. 39
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! This week Matt has some exciting pupdates and even an interview with Hannah Banana’s new family before getting into the dogs he's…
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Our Top Dog Names Of The Year! | The Dogs Were Good (again) Podcast | Ep. 38
It’s Episode 38 of The Dogs Were Good (again) Podcast! This week Matt and Jess welcome special guest Pinky while going over the top dog names of 2025! New…
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The Dogs of Chernobyl Are Turning Blue??? | The Dogs Were Good (again) Podcast | Ep. 37
It’s Episode 37 of The Dogs Were Good (again) Podcast! This week Matt and Jess welcome special adoptable guest Jack before getting into this week’s dog news!…
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Rocky Kanaka Is Dog Jesus | The Dogs Were Good (again) Podcast | Ep. 36
It’s Episode 36 of The Dogs Were Good (again) Podcast! This week Matt is joined in studio by our most requested guest of all time, Rocky Kanaka! Together they…
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The Best Dog Halloween Costumes Of All Time! | The Dogs Were Good (again) Podcast | Ep. 35
Treat or Treat! It’s Episode 35 of The Dogs Were Good (again) Podcast! Happy Halloween everyone! Today we go over a very thoughtfully organized list of the…
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We Interviewed Tucker: The Golden Retriever With The Gentlest Bite | The Dogs Were Good (again) Podcast | Ep. 34
Episode 34 of The Dogs Were Good (again) Podcast! Matt and Jess welcome special guest Smidge! Plus dog news of the week and an exclusive interview with the…
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Cops Can't Stop Killing Dogs | The Dogs Were Good (again) Podcast | Ep. 33
Episode 33 of The Dogs Were Good (again) Podcast! Matt spotlights disturbing statistics regarding the staggering amount of dogs that are killed each year at…
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Dog Leads Deputy To Grandma After Bad Fall! | The Dogs Were Good (again) Podcast | Ep. 32
Episode 32 of The Dogs Were Good (again) Podcast! Matt and Jess welcome special adoptable guest Honeydew while getting into some pupdates and doggy news! New…
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My New Foster Dog! | The Dogs Were Good (again) Podcast | Ep. 31
Episode 31 of The Dogs Were Good (again) Podcast! Matt brings his new adoptable foster Ruff on the show! New episodes every Thursday! Spotify…
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My Favorite “Non” Dogs! | The Dogs Were Good (again) Podcast | Ep. 30
Episode 30 of The Dogs Were Good (again) Podcast! Matt and Jess welcome special adoptable guest Luca before Matt shows off all the “non” dogs that have been…
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We Can’t Get Over This Dog’s Underbite! | The Dogs Were Good (again) Podcast | Ep. 29
Episode 29 of The Dogs Were Good (again) Podcast! Matt and Jess welcome special adoptable guest King Macaroni before covering this week’s big dog news! New…
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The Dogs Of 9/11 | The Dogs Were Good (again) Podcast | Ep. 28
Episode 28 of The Dogs Were Good (again) Podcast! Matt and Jess break down the amazing therapy and search & rescue dogs that helped so many during the events…
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Critical Role Turns These Dogs into D&D Characters! | The Dogs Were Good (again) Podcast | Ep. 27
Episode 27 of The Dogs Were Good (again) Podcast! Matthew Mercer and Marisha Ray of the mega hit show Critical Role are here with their pup Omar the corgi!…
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This Dog Always Needs A Lap! | The Dogs Were Good (again) Podcast | Ep. 26
Episode 26 of The Dogs Were Good (again) Podcast! Matt interviews Stephen Knight from Dog Matters, and shares a few big stories of the week! New episodes every…
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My Favorite Dogs for National Dog Day! | The Dogs Were Good (again) Podcast | Ep. 25
Episode 25 of The Dogs Were Good (again) Podcast! Matt is flying solo today as he celebrates the upcoming National Dog Day by sharing his favorite dog pics…